Great Wall of China Sections
How many states does the Great Wall of China stretches across?
The Great Wall stretches across 15 northern Chinese provinces, municipalities and autonomous regions, from the Bohai Sea in the east to the Gobi Desert, 2,500 kilometers away in the west. There are 15 geographically important passes built along the route.
Where is the most famous section of the Great Wall of China?
The Badaling Great Wall section is by far the most famous and most popular section of the Great Wall to visit. It has been extremely well restored and is the main destination for local Chinese tourists and organised tours.
How many sections is China divided into?
China is officially (de jure) divided into 34 province-level administrative divisions, the first level of administrative division in the country. There are four types of divisions at the province level: Provinces (23) Autonomous regions (5).
What are the oldest sections of the Great Wall?
The Great Wall of Qi (simplified Chinese: 齐长城; traditional Chinese: 齊長城; pinyin: Qí Chángchéng) is the oldest part of the Great Wall in China that is still standing. It started being built in 441 BC (during the Spring and Autumn period) by the state of Qi.
What are 5 facts about the Great Wall of China?
The Great Wall of China became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in December 1987. The wall is the longest man made structure in the world, with a total length of about 13170.7 mi or 21196.18 km. Made over the course of hundreds of years, the wall was built by over 6 different Chinese dynasties, and is over 2,300 years old.
Great Wall of China Section
The Great Wall stretches like a massive dragon across deserts, grasslands, and mountains, spanning 21,196 kilometers (13,170 miles) from Jiayuguan Pass in the west to Hushan Mountain in Liaoning in the east. It passes through ten provinces and cities, including Qinghai, Gansu, Ningxia, Shaanxi, Inner Mongolia, Shanxi, Hebei, Beijing, Tianjin, and Liaoning. Throughout its several thousand years of history, from the Warring States to the Ming Dynasty, the wall has seen many changes.
In this article, we will get to know more about this wonder of the world along with some information about its various sections.
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